Books and Ephemera

A Short History of The Border Regiment, dated 1944 - BO 695This booklet specially published for the 2nd Cumberland (Carslisle City) Battalion, Home Guard to commemorate The Border Regiment week in Carslisle 2-9 September 1944, measures 13cms x 19.5 cms and contains 31 pages detailing the history of the Border Regiment, the Regiments Colours, Badge, Uniform and memorable actions and postings of the Regiment from it's formation in 1702 to 1939 including Spain and France during the Napoleonic Wars, India, The Zulu Wars, The South African Wars and WW1. The booklet is nicely illustrated with colour images of the regiments colours and uniform. Price includes UK delivery.£22.00

An Original Book, 'Nicknames and Traditions in the Army' dated 1891 BO 212 - BO 212An Original Book, 'Nicknames and Traditions in the Army' dated 1891. It traces the origins of the regiments of the British Army and how they came by their nicknames. This book is recommended for use as a reference on the history and traditions of the Royal Army. It measures 180mm x 125mm and is hard backed and in good condition. The price includes UK delivery.
£45.00

Munition Workers handbook dated 1918. Author Ernest Pull - BO 687This handbook was published in 1918 by Crosby Lockwood and Son, London. The author Ernest Pull was Chief instructor and lecturer to munitions workers at the LCC school of engineering and navigation. The book contains 158 pages and over 100 illustrations. The book contains practical information on workshop arithmetic, mensuration, geometry, tools, lathe work, srew cutting and general machine work together with notes, rules, tables and a special chapter on gear cutting. price includes UK delivery.£60.00

Original Small Arms Training Volume 1 Pamphlet 24 Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank PIAT dated 1943 BO 145 - BO 145Original Small Arms Training Volume 1 Pamphlet no. 24 on the Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank PIAT dated 1943. This pamphlet covers all aspects of the weapon and is illustrated. It is in good condition but the rear cover is missing. The price includes UK delivery.£45.00

WW1 French Silk Regimental Postcard - Army Ordnance Corps - BO 685Army Ordnance Corps. This is one of a set of 13 silk regimental postcards sent by a soldier named Charles in France 1918 to his younger brother Matthew. They are made by "J.J." in Paris. They are top quality silks with card frames. None are postally used, several have pencil greetings on the rear. All in excellent condition. price includes UK delivery.£45.00

WW1 French Silk Regimental Postcard - Wiltshire Regiment - BO 684Wiltshire Regiment. This is one of a set of 13 silk regimental postcards sent by a soldier named Charles in France 1918 to his younger brother Matthew. They are made by "J.J." in Paris. They are top quality silks with card frames. None are postally used, several have pencil greetings on the rear. All in excellent condition. price includes UK delivery.£45.00

WW1 French Silk Regimental Postcard - King's Shropshire Light Infantry - BO 682King's Shropshire Light Infantry.
This is one of a set of 13 silk regimental postcards sent by a soldier named Charles in France 1918 to his younger brother Matthew. They are made by "J.J." in Paris. They are top quality silks with card frames. None are postally used, several have pencil greetings on the rear. All in excellent condition. price includes UK delivery.£45.00

WW1 French Silk Regimental Postcard - Royal Scots - BO 681Royal Scots. This is one of a set of 13 silk regimental postcards sent by a soldier named Charles in France 1918 to his younger brother Matthew. They are made by "J.J." in Paris. They are top quality silks with card frames. None are postally used, several have pencil greetings on the rear. All in excellent condition. price includes UK delivery.£45.00